U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 4"The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason,Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
Thinkprogress:
In his capacity as former head of the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC), Jay Bybee’s “name appears as the author of the August 1, 2002 memo justifying and authorizing clear acts of torture by the CIA.” For his willingness to engage in torturous legal reasoning, Bybee was awarded a lifetime seat on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals by President Bush. The Senate confirmed him with a 74-19 vote. The New York Times writes that the newly-released OLC torture memos make it appropriate for Congress to reconsider its decision to approve Bybee:
These memos make it clear that Mr. Bybee is unfit for a job that requires legal judgment and a respect for the Constitution. Congress should impeach him.
The California Democratic Party, which is holding its convention next weekend, will consider “a resolution from grassroots activists calling for Jay Bybee’s impeachment.”
On a side note: List of Federal Judges Impeached by Congress
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I say go after his license as no lawyer or Judge can keep their job if they lose it. Now it will be interesting as Spain is charging the Judge and that might push him out of his seat.
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